Lucia inks contract extension with Minnesota

Lucia is currently in his 13th season at the helm of the powerful Golden
Gopher program and has the team off to a 4-0-0 start to the campaign, its best
start since the 2001-02 season.

"I want to thank president Eric Kaler and director of athletics Joel Maturi
for having confidence in me to lead the Gophers for many years to come," Lucia
said. "Our goal every year is for Minnesota to be a championship team, and we
have been able to achieve the ultimate success twice since I have been here.
Some years we come closer to reaching our goals than others, but I am
confident that we are headed in the right direction."

Minnesota has a 294-159-53 record under Lucia, including NCAA titles in 2002
and 2003.